Exmark 850000 AND HIGHER manual Long Grass, When Stopping, Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean

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Operation

Long Grass

If the grass is ever allowed to grow slightly longer than normal, or if it contains a high degree of moisture, raise the cutting height higher than usual and cut the grass at this setting. Then cut the grass again using the lower, normal setting.

When Stopping

If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged.

Keep the Underside of the Mower Clean

Clean clippings and dirt from the underside of the mower after each use. If grass and dirt build up inside the mower, cutting quality will eventually become unsatisfactory.

Blade Maintenance

Maintain a sharp blade throughout the cutting season because a sharp blade cuts cleanly without tearing or shredding the grass blades. Tearing and shredding turns grass brown at the edges, which slows growth and increases the chance of disease. Check the cutter blades daily for sharpness, and for any wear or damage. File down any nicks and sharpen the blades as necessary. If a blade is damaged or worn, replace it immediately with a genuine Exmark replacement blade. Only Exmark blades are to be used with this unit. No other blades are approved.

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Contents Quest California Introduction Contents Safety Safety Alert SymbolSafe Operating Practices General OperationService Slope OperationChildren TowingExmark Riding Mower Safety General ServiceSafety Safety and Instructional Decals 103-6327109-6035 116-0532 117-2718 PTO Symbols 116-2321 Model Numbers SpecificationsSystems Dimensions Product Overview Torque RequirementsOperation ControlsOperating Instructions Recommended GasolineOperation Using Stabilizer/Conditioner Checking the Engine Oil LevelStarting the Engine Gasoline/Alcohol blendsOperating the Blades Stopping the EngineEngaging the Blades Disengaging the BladesSafety Interlock System Understanding the Safety Interlock SystemTesting the Safety Interlock System Driving Forward or BackwardAdjusting the Height of Cut Stopping the MachineForward BackwardPositioning the Seat Adjusting the Anti-Scalp RollersChanging the Seat Ride Suspension Adjusting the Motion Control Levers Adjusting the HeightAdjusting the Tilt Pushing the Machine by HandTransporting Side DischargeTransporting a Unit To Operate the MachineOperating Tips When Stopping Keep the Underside of the Mower CleanBlade Maintenance Long GrassMaintenance Recommended Maintenance SchedulesAccessing the Battery Raising the SeatLubrication Greasing the BearingsEngine Maintenance Servicing the Air CleanerServicing the Engine Oil Servicing Paper ElementChanging the Oil and Filter Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level Change the Hydraulic System FilterServicing the Spark Plug Removing the Spark PlugCleaning the Blower Housing Fuel System MaintenanceInstalling the Spark Plug Checking the Spark PlugElectrical System Maintenance Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Checking the Battery Charge Recommended Jump Starting Procedure Do Not jump start a weak battery if these conditions existInstalling the Battery Drive System Maintenance Checking the Tire PressureServicing the Fuses and Relay Mower Maintenance Servicing the Cutting Blades Inspecting the BladesBefore Inspecting or Servicing the Blades Checking for Bent BladesRemoving the Blades Sharpening the BladesMower Belt Maintenance Installing the BladesInspecting the Belts Replacing the Mower BeltLeveling the Mower Deck 52 Inch DecksAdjusting the Blade Slope Replacing the Discharge Deflector Tracking Adjustment Brake Linkage AdjustmentCleaning Washing the Underside of the MowerPlug any holes in mower with bolts and locknuts Cleaning and Storage StorageTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionTo Pushing the Machine by Hand Schematics DiagramElectrical Logic Schematic Terminal a Terminal R Switch Ignition OFFExmark Quest Turf Equipment Page Page Service Record Page Page See EXMARK’S Complete Line of Accessories and Options